Reading, p. 150-154

Christianity can be considered among the most successful religions in history. Today, Christianity is the most popular religion in the world with more than 2 billion adherents. Yet, it grew from very modest roots from a Jewish sect in a remote area of the civilized Roman world. Your text gives some reasons for the growth of this religion. Consider other factors that led to Christianity's growth and discuss what made this religion so important.

Reading, p. 25-28

Now that you have read about the Hebrew people, consider their relative importance to world history. Their story has 3 1/2 out of almost 1,000 pages in your textbook and yet some historians consider their story one of the most significant in western history. What do you think is their significance? Do these relatively powerless people even deserve a mention alongside more powerful groups, such as the Assyrians?

Please post by Tuesday, April 21.

How would you write your next essay differently?

Now that you have read through the model essay with the comments on how that student met the standards, tell me how you might improve your next common task essay. What are some of the issues you need to address? What are the elements of an essay that you need to pay particular attention to the next time? Also, reflect on how the "Task Criteria" sheet may help you improve your essay.

Please post a response by Tuesday, April 7.

Good Luck Red Sox on Opening Day, 2009!

What should the student do?

A student finds a $20 bill in the hallway of the LHS. According to each Chinese philosophy we have studied (Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism), tell us what that student should do. Be sure to include a rationale for their actions.

Please post by Friday, April 3.